Honey proteins are essential bee nutrients and antimicrobials that protect honey from microbial spoilage. The majority of the honey proteome includes bee-secreted peptides and proteins, produced in specialised glands; however, bees need to forage actively for nitrogen sources and other basic elements of protein synthesis. Nectar and pollen of dierent origins can vary significantly in…
The genome of the western honeybee (Apis mellifera) harbors nine transcribed major royal jelly protein genes (mrjp1‐9) which originate from a single‐copy precursor via gene duplication. The first MRJP was identified in royal jelly, a secretion of the bees’ hypopharyngeal glands that is used by young worker bees, called nurses, to feed developing larvae. Thus,…
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release – 27 September 2019 Eva Crane, who founded the Trust in 2002, travelled to over sixty countries in her pursuit of knowledge relating to the development of the science of beekeeping worldwide. Her many publications, especially the magnificent World History of Beekeeping and Bee Hunting (1999), reflect this international outlook.…
We are looking for Honey bee biology and health are key issues in ensuring a sustainable beekeeping sector and pollination of crops underpinning food security and ecosystem functioning. Honeybee health is multifaceted and is affected by environmental resources, disease and pest pressure, beekeeping management, and evolutionary biology context. We are looking for a new colleague…
Kim Bjerge, Carsten Eie Frigaard, Peter Høgh Mikkelsen, Thomas Holm Nielsen, Michael Misbih, Per Kryger Highlights: Computer vision system to monitor the infestation level of varroa mites in abeehive. A nondestructive method as alternative to traditional methods. The vision system is based on deep learning to determine the number of infested bees. Measures an infestation level…
At the Institute of Virology (AG Prof. Dr. Benjamin Lamp, Ph.D.), Department of Veterinary Medicine, a full-time position is offered for a Post Doc Research Assistant. AG Lamp In the working group, the mechanisms of viral replication and pathogenesis of positive strand RNA viruses are investigated using molecular biological and protein biochemical methods. The viruses…
For best consideration apply by November 15, 2019 The University of Maryland, College Park seeks to build on its existing strengths in Integrated Pest Management, risk assessment, and biotechnology by hiring a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Entomology. We seek candidates doing outstanding work in the area of pesticide safety, including traditional, organic,…
Location: Duduville, Nairobi Duration: 3 years Preamble icipe seeks to recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Scientist, Nutritional Biology of Bees in the Environmental Health Theme. The position is tenable in Nairobi at the icipe Duduville Campus, and is available to commence immediately. This is a three-year contract, with a possibility of extension after…
Location: Duduville campus, Nairobi Duration: 3 years Preamble icipe seeks to recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Senior Scientist – Pollination Biology of Bees in the Environmental Health Theme. The position is tenable in Nairobi at the icipe Duduville Campus, and is available to commence immediately. The position will be offered for an initial contract of…